AST Residence Dates and Policies

- During academic terms, preference for residence rooms and apartments is given to full-time students.
- AST is both a Tobacco Free and Scent Free campus. This includes all buildings and property.
Important Residence Dates
FEB 28 |
Deadline for Summer Distance Master of Divinity Program students to apply for residence for the Summer Term. |
MAR 15 |
Deadline for current residents to request continuation of their rental agreement beyond May 31 |
MAY 31 |
Deadline for all current residents to vacate the residence. All residents must move out by this date unless they have been given permission to extend their rental period. |
- Applications received by June 30 are more likely to be successful. If your application for September occupancy is received after June 30, we will try to accommodate you but cannot guarantee your space
Residence and Apartment Rates and Policies
- Payments due on arrival: On arrival, you will provide payment for your first month’s rent, the residence activity fee, plus parking and other fees, if applicable. (Your damage deposit is due with your residence application.)
- Payments are due on the 1st of every month: Please ensure your rent is paid on the first day of each month via a series of post-dated cheques or by providing AST with a credit card number.
- Eviction for non-payment: If you are more than two months behind in your rent payments, your door lock will be changed, and you will be subject to eviction.
- Pet Policy: Pets are not allowed in residence rooms, apartments, or common areas.
- Note: Apartments are unfurnished, with the exception of a fridge and stove in each unit. Pets are not allowed in residence rooms, apartments or common areas.
- A meal plan is not offered at AST
More Information
- For more information about residence opportunities at AST, including family or special needs requests, please email Residence@astheology.ns.ca